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To comply with DMA, WhatsApp and Messenger will become interoperable via Signal protocol

Meta today is offering more details about how it plans to make its messaging apps, WhatsApp and Messenger, interoperable with third-party messaging

The company had earlier shared that engaging with third-party chats would be an opt-in experience for users, given that the new integrations could be a source of spam and scams. The company blog post also explains that the solution, which builds on Meta’s existing client/server architecture, is the best, as it would lower the barriers for new entrants to participate. But that solution will require third parties to agree to additional protections to keep Meta’s users safe from spam and scams.

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